Europe 1460
Occupied Germany and parts of Northern and Central Italy.
Holy Roman Empire
What type of buildings were being built in the beautiful "Gothic" style around this time?
Large churches (cathedrals)
The great ship went down, a tragedy at sea,
Only a few survived, as you might agree.
It hit an iceberg, a cold, hard, white block
Titanic
I was built by thousands of hands, a great tomb in the sands. I stood tallest of the seven wonders for millennia, a grand sight to see. Though my white casing stones are gone, I remain. What am I?
Great Pyramid of Giza
I led the nation through a great depression and a world war, the only president elected to the office four times. A victim of polio, I gave fireside chats over the radio. Who am I?
Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR)
A decentralized, feudal monarchy. In Brittany, Normandy, Lorraine, Provence, East Burgundy and Catalonia, as well as Aquitaine.
France
The North Asian tribe that set up different Khanates in Central Asia and East Europe.
Mongols
A president known for his family's wealth,
His many bladed weapons weren't good for his health.
He came after Nixon, a challenging phase
Gerald Ford
I conquered Gaul and crossed the Rubicon. I became dictator for life in Rome, but my reign was cut short by daggers wielded by my own senators. My adopted son became the first emperor. Who am I?
Julius Caesar
Known for my "Square Deal," my love of the outdoors, and the "Rough Riders." I was the first president to host an African American in the White House and built up the Navy with my "Big Stick" policy. Who am I?
Theodore Roosevelt
A city-state that existed from the 12th to 15th centuries in northwestern Russia, stretching from the Gulf of Finland in the west to the Ural Mountains in the east. Its capital was the city of Novgorod.
Novgorod Republic
In Spain and Portugal, what was the ongoing effort by Christian kingdoms to take back land called?
The Reconquista
This famous artist, a master so grand,
Painted the chapel right there in his hand.
Known for the Sistine Chapel ceiling and more
Michelangelo
I was a student of Aristotle and a king at a young age. I conquered an empire stretching from Greece all the way to India, spreading Hellenistic culture as I went. I was never defeated in battle. Who am I?
Alexander the Great
I was a former college professor and President during "The Great War" (World War I). I proposed the League of Nations to promote world peace, though my own country never joined. Who am I?
Woodrow Wilson
One of the two historical Romanian principalities that laid the foundation for the establishment of the modern Romanian state. It is situated north of the Lower Danube and south of the Southern Carpathians.
Wallachia
In 1250, where did most people live and work?
On farms or in small villages
DAILY DOUBLE
In fourteen hundred and ninety-two, sailed the sea,
Looking for a new route, where could it be?
He thought he was in India, but the land was brand new
Christopher Columbus
I have the body of a lion and the head of a man. I stand guard before the great pyramids, offering a famous riddle of my own. What am I?
Sphinx
I took office after FDR's death and made the difficult decision to use atomic weapons to end World War II. I also oversaw the implementation of the Marshall Plan to rebuild Europe. Who am I?
Harry S. Truman
A historical region and former principality in Eastern Europe, corresponding to the territory between the Eastern Carpathians and the Dniester River. Now is modern-day Moldova.
Moldavia
During the Crusades, what city were Christian armies trying to capture and control from Muslim forces?
Jerusalem
A queen of the Nile, with beauty and grace,
Mark Antony fell for her pretty face.
She ruled ancient Egypt with power and pride
Cleopatra
I stand tall in Rome, an oval of stone and concrete. Crowds once cheered wildly as gladiators fought lions and each other within my arena. I hosted spectacles, games, and brutal entertainment. What am I?
Colosseum
A peanut farmer from Georgia, I struggled with an energy crisis and the Iran hostage crisis during my single term. I later won the Nobel Peace Prize for my humanitarian work with Habitat for Humanity and other organizations. Who am I?
Jimmy Carter